AMSTERDAM

[homeandaway 1]

this is just simply wonderful my friend! - i can tell you have put alot of effort into it! - BUT im not sure if you get big yatches in the canals of Amsterdam...

[Mr. Beer 12]

Nice project!!! I like the close ups! Hope to see more of your work!

Cheers,

David

[SoNell 0]

Looks great ... Ziet er echt mooi uit.. ben benieuwd hoe het verder gaat

[suplado! 23]

great city...really like the canals and the parked cars

[Benedict 3,119]

As you can tell from the large number of replies you are doing an amazing job in recreating the feel of Amsterdam, even if you can't be totally accurate. The things that you have done to get this right: great use of GLR for the ubiquitous trams, beautifully done canals, and excellent choice in buldings. Really impressive stuff, and I can't wait to see more.

[SimsPlanet2 7]

Prachtig gemaakt! Ik wacht met smart op meer.

Great job!

[Hanson784 165]

Amazing recreation.

The small details make the difference: the GLR, the brick sidewalks, the parked cars. Nicely done.

[crazyyaya 4]

The canals are amazing, i love the way the tracks snake around them. Very good job

[BlondeTwiggy 43]

Gorgeous!! I love the first pic especially, great editing! Do you grow or plop? Looking forward to more

[Krio 624]

Much better Amsterdam than usually. Usually people just plop SG's canals and some dutch bats and says that's Amsterdam. Waiting the Red Light district.

[Mikeaut1 261]

Wow a great update, and a great city journal!! It's so realistic!! I like it a lot, wonderful recreation!

[penguin007 27]

this is just amazing beautiful city and looks very simaler to amsterdam

Will

[Johan_91 179]

Very nice very nice : )

Your layout looks very realistic ^^ I love the trams at the canal : ) looks cool

[JanYpe 17]

Not all recreations capture the real atmosphere of a city, but this one is doing pretty well so far. I like those darkened pictures. (Ben benieuwd hoe je de Dam gaat maken.)

[FissileBread 0]

C0ckatoo-210893: Hey, thanks for commenting again! I’m glad you like the glr, I just wish all the pieces had brick base textures, instead of just the 1x1 straight section!

 

Odd from Sweden: No, I have never used the reader before, I will try and use it and see if I am able to change the stats. You’re right about some of the vanderaap buildings, they growing like crazy! Thanks for the advice, hope to see you again!

 

Tomdapom: I’m glad you like it tomdapom! Thanks for commenting!

 

Jayo: Thanks jayo, for coming back! I’m glad you enjoyed the update!

 

Koekie01: Thanks koekie! I am will try my best to recreate some of those neighbourhoods although I’m not sure about some of them… concerning the arenA, I wish that the exact replica bat that was being featured in a stadium thread a while ago was actually released, however, it never made its way onto the STEX. I guess I’ll have to use another stadium instead…any suggestions?

 

Collgab: Hey collgab, thanks for dropping by!

 

Jacqulina: Hey Jacqulina! Yes, it’s unfortunate there are no houseboats available. I’m glad to hear you use the same terraforming techniques, as your landscapes are stunningly beautiful!

 

Homeandaway: Thanks for commenting! I know there are no yachts lol, but unfortunately those were some of the only boats available.

 

Mr. Beer: Thanks for checking out my CJ, David! I’m glad you like it!

 

SoNell: lol, I don’t speak dutch, but the fact that you are replying in dutch means a lot to me! I hope you keep replying in dutch! dank u mijn vriend! (I used babelfish)

 

suplado!: Thanks for commenting, suplado!

 

Benedict: Thanks for the comment! That really is my goal, to recreate the feel of the city. I’m glad you like it!

 

SimsPlanet2: Thanks for checking out my CJ simsplanet! I don’t speak dutch, lol, but that’s ok, its really cool that people are replying in dutch, and I really hope you keep replying in dutch! dank u mijn vriend! (I used babelfish)

 

Hanson784: Thanks for commenting Hanson! I’m glad you enjoyed the update!

 

Crazyyaya: Thanks for coming back! I’m happy that you like my CJ!

 

BlondeTwiggy: Hi BlondeTwiggy, thanks for the comment once again! I like the first pic too, I turned down the brightness a little for that one. I grow most of my buildings, and the result is a lot of querying, making historicaling, and demolishing, in order to get my buildings right.

 

Krio: Thanks Krio! I haven’t seen other people’s Amsterdams, but I’m happy you like mine!

 

Mikeaut1: Thanks! I look forward to seeing you again!

 

penguin007: Hey Will! I’m happy to hear that it looks like Amsterdam! Thanks!

 

Johan_91: Thanks Johan! I appreciate your support!

 

JanYpe: lol, another dutch comment! I love these! I don’t speak dutch, but the act of you replying in dutch is really special! I hope you continue to do so! Het damvierkant is reeds gemaakt, spoedig gezocht het! (I hope there aren’t too many mistakes, I used babelfish)

Update: Artis - A Cultural Zoo

Artis, the oldest zoo in the Netherlands was founded in 1838. The many visitors enjoy the 19th-century atmosphere of the gardens: the winding paths and majestic trees. Artis is a haven of peace and quiet right in the city centre of Amsterdam.

 

Artis is a fascinating zoo. In an area of 14 hectares around 700 species provide a magnificent overview of the entire animal kingdom. Amphibians, reptiles, fish, birds, mammals and insects... all are superbly represented. Artis' renowned aquarium reveals the secret life of Amsterdam's canals!

 

 

Around the zoo, many more Dutch and European animal and plant species can be found, as well as more exotic ones.

 

 

 

Visitors can also come to quench their thirst for knowledge at the Planetarium, the museums, and all kinds of smaller exhibitions. The also exists an exciting African Safari Exibihit, which surrounds the main visitor’s building.

 

 

 

The entrpotdok industrial canal to the north, and picturesque Amsterdam neighbourhoods to the east, west, and south flank Artis. The Plantage Middenlaan avenue provides easy access to the zoo.

 

 

 

The Artis Zoo is still as enchanting as it was nearly two centuries ago. Not only is Artis an oasis of peace right at the heart of a fast-paced city, but it is also a haven for several animal species and tree varieties, many on the verge of extinction.

 

 

Finally, here is the location of Artis on the region map:

 

That concludes my update! Hope you like it and please comment!

Thanks to all who have commented so far, your feedback means so much to me!!! I greatly appreciate your support!!!

[Benedict 3,119]

That canal running through the middle of the zoo is inspired! Great update.

[sEAhAwk fAn121 0]

simply beautiful! i love it! i could never get the dutch buildings to grow lol

[fledder200 5]

wow....i love it!!!

Liaane was your inspiration?? WOW thanx!!!

i realy like it...keep it up!!

if you need any help...you can pm me

i'll be back for more!!

[Axlar 0]

lookin good.. and thats a compliment coming from a dutchy

[DarkEldar 6]

This is way to good you're making the rest of the CJs look crap keep up the good work

[jayo 44]

Originally posted by: DarkEldar This is way to good you're making the rest of the CJs look crap keep up the good workquote>

 

Just right!!!!

[Mike the Mayor 51]

Awesome work there, jayo. Everything looks wonderful and so realistic. Keep up the great work there, my friend!

[tomdapom 79]

I am loving this, that zoo is wonderful! This CJ is near perfect, and I am sure that it will be a classic !

[Johan_91 179]

Wow awsome Zoo!

Very interesting I will follow this

[jacqulina 162]

thankyou my friend,awesome work you have done with putting the zoo together its very beautifull my friend,the lake and bridge is a wonderfull idea in the centre.very scenic with the trees too.awesome work and pics

[koekie01 3]

AMAZING update again !

Do you come from The Netherlands, because I thought that. When you're not, I get you don't know some of that neighbourhoods. Good replacements for the Arena are:

The New Anfield Stadium AKA Stanley Park (Liverpool): https://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=16765

Stade de France:

https://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=11426

Dmscopio Stadium:

https://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=17614

Shanghai Stadium:

https://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=17317

I like the first one the most, but I think the Shanghai Stadium the best replacer for the ArenA is.

Hope you have a idea now .

PM if you need some information about Amsterdam, about the city, not about Batting etc. .

Take care and be safe,

Koekie

[weatherdrew 4]

Now if you can just get some of those bicycle parking garages put in...

[Fallon144 1]

woa dude, amazing, I go to school in Amsterdam!

ps. Also create the neighbouring cities please such as Diemen and Weesp

keep up the magnificent work mate!

[Cleaner475 150]

nice zoo, i like the use of thew historical styled houses, they always look awesome in CJs set in this area

keep it up, its awesome so far

Richard

[Schulmanator 5,787]

Some great stuff here! Looking forward to more!